Vintage 1950s Japanese Creative Kokeshi Doll – Nodding "Brush Head" (Fude) Design (14cm)

Add a rare and delightful piece of Mid-Century Japanese folk art to your collection with this vintage 1950s Sōsaku (Creative) Kokeshi doll. Standing at 14cm tall, this piece features a whimsical "nodding" (kubi-furi) head mounted on an internal wooden peg that gently sways and bobbles at the slightest touch.

Crafted in the iconic shape of a Japanese calligraphy brush tip (fude), the tapered black head pays homage to traditional Japanese brush-making techniques, paired with a finely painted face depicting classic mid-century folk expressions. The flared, disc-shaped wooden body is beautifully hand-painted with delicate white and soft blue cherry/plum blossom (ume) branches and tied with a bright yellow woven cord.

Product Details:

• Era: 1950s (Showa Period)

• Type: Creative Kokeshi (Sōsaku) / Nodder (Kubi-furi)

• Height: 14 cm (~5.5 inches)

• Material: Lathe-turned natural wood, woven cord, hand-applied lacquer/paint

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Paint remains vivid with minimal signs of age, and the nodding mechanism operates smoothly.

A standout centerpiece for collectors of vintage Kokeshi, Japanese Mingei folk craft, or mid-century Asian decor.